Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Removing candle wax

Candles can provide an ambience and pleasant odor. But, what do you do when candle wax drips onto the carpet.

First, wait for the wax to cool, then try to scrape off as much of the hardened drips as you can, using a dull knife. Next place a clean white rag over the remaining wax and run a warm iron over the area. Repeat the process, using clean towels each time, until all the wax is gone. If wax residue remains, apply a small bit of dry-cleaning solvent and blot.

To remove a bubble gum from your leather furniture, all you need to do is to dry the gum with a hair dryer. Once the gum dries out completely, gently remove it with a clean cloth. Don’t forget to follow up with a good leather conditioner.